K-Beauty Logic
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A Clean K-Beauty Alternative for Paula's Choice's Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

Overpriced
The Western StapleSephora

Paula's Choice

Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant

Average Cost
$35$8.75/oz
4 oz
Clean Alternative
The Clinical SwitchOlive Young

SOME BY MI

AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner

Why It's Better

"Western BHAs often use 2% salicylic acid which can damage your barrier and cause flaking. This Korean alternative uses a gentle PHA/BHA/AHA blend with Tea Tree—giving you the same pore-clearing results without the redness or peeling."

Key Ingredients
Tea Tree Leaf WaterSalicylic AcidNiacinamideLactobionic Acid
Average Cost
$17$3.35/oz
5.07 oz